If we have the chance to go back to our hometown (during this holiday season), let's try to spend some time to chat with our relatives and old friends. Let's take every possible opportunity to enlarge the circle of our friends and develop our bonds of trust with the people we meet.

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application

To all of our meeting arrangers and people who help out and all who back-up our activities for the sake of kosen-rufu, throughout this year behind the scenes, thank you so very much! Thanks to your selfless dedication and painstaking efforts, it is most certain that your lives will be adorned with the immeasurable benefit and good fortune of the Mystic Law.

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application

Let's pass the conviction of our faith on to our children, grandchildren and all who will succeed us through showing actual proof in our own practice. By raising as many capable successors as possible, let's create a great surge for the Law (of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo) to long endure.

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application

Let's make sure to convey our heartfelt appreciation to the people we interact with in our local community and work place for all that they have done for us throughout the year! It is the sincerity of our actions that strengthens and deepens the ties of friendship and trust between us.

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application

Good health is the foundation for leading a happy life. Let’s always try to maintain the very best of good health which includes doing a powerful gongyo and sonorous daimoku each day, maintaining well regulated eating habits, and making sure we get an appropriate amount of rest and sleep!

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application

When children talk, let’s try to carefully and patiently listen to what they have to say. Such warm caring interaction leads to the further strengthening of bonds that hold a family together. Let’s spend some meaningful,quality time with our friends and family this holiday season!

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application

Let’s not be the cause of any traffic accidents! When driving, let’s keep our eyes on the road at all times, and exceeding the speed limit or drinking-and-driving must be strictly avoided. By using our wisdom and good common sense, let’s spend a meaningful and valuable time during this holiday season!

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application